He was a husbandman (a farmer who cultivated the land) and always lived in Ipswich. He served in many public offices. He constructed a house which stood on the south side of the river until July 17, 1894 when it burned to the ground.
He was a yeoman (a farmer who owned his own land) and attained the rank of sergeant in the militia. He was prominent in town affairs and held several offices. During his lifetime he acquired considerable wealth and was the sixth richest man in Ipswich, as measured by the tax rolls.
He was a yeoman (a farmer who owned his own land) and attained the rank of sergeant in the militia. He was prominent in town affairs and held several offices. During his lifetime he acquired considerable wealth and was the sixth richest man in Ipswich, as measured by the tax rolls.
Drum Major and Paymaster under Washington
Source: Lorin Farr Pioner by T Earl Pardoe page 3
Lieut.
He moved to Hadley as early as 1672 and was a yeoman and a prominent man in the town. He served as representative to the general court in 1699 and 1703 and was a lieutenant in the militia. They had 2 sons and 11 daughters. Three daughters were triplets who died soon after birth.
Family records of Leander Harris
From the Autobiography of Dennison L. Harris: "Verbal Statement of Bp. Dennison L. Harris of Monroe, Sevier Co., Utah, made by him to President Joseph F. Smith in the presence of Elder Franklin Spencer, at the house of Bp. Dorius of Ephraim, Sanpete Co., Utah, on Sunday Afternoon, May 15th, 1881. Reported by George F. Gibbs." Author and another young man invited to meeting where plots against Joseph Smith were being hatched, Nauvoo, spring 1844. Attended series of meetings. Lives placed in danger because they refused to take oath not to reveal what they heard. Reaction of Joseph Smith to their adventure. Circumstances of the Apostles receiving endowments from Joseph Smith in Nauvoo.
Also includes statement of circumstances in which this material was presented and recorded.
Spy for israel to reveal William Law plot
LDS baptism date is a re-baptism
BIRTH: Headstone says 1824